27 Easy & Fun Back to School Snacks for Kids
Easy back to school snacks for kids! Cute school themed treats for classroom snacks, back to school party food, bake sale treats, or after school snacks.
Back to school season isn’t just about pencils and backpacks …
… it’s the perfect time to add a little fun to snack time too!
These super cute back to school snack ideas are all about turning everyday treats into school-themed snacks your kids will love.
From apple-shaped snacks to edible pencils and chalkboard cookies, these creative ideas are sure to bring a smile to your child’s face.
They’re perfect for lunchboxes, after school treats, classroom parties, or a special first-day surprise.
Best of all? Many of these snacks are easy to make with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.
So whether you’re a crafty mom or just want to add a little magic to your child’s day, these adorable snacks are a must-try.
Let’s check ‘em out!
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Cute Back to School Snacks
Apple Core Oreos
The back to school and autumn season is synonymous with apples! These Apple Core Chocolate Covered Oreos are a fun way to jazz up an Oreo cookie. Easy but impressive!
School Chalkboard Brownies
These adorable Chalkboard Brownies are a great way to surprise your kids after school. Or you could make them together for a special after-school activity.
Pencil Treat Bags
Back to school Pencil Treat Bags make a really fun snack to help your kids get excited for a new school year. Tuck one into their lunch or surprise them after school on their first day.
Notebook Paper Rice Krispies Treats
For a truly impressive snack, these Notebook Paper Rice Krispies Treats will deliver! Whether you use store-bought or homemade rice krispie treats, it’s easier than you’d think to turn them into little notebooks.
Chocolate Covered Apple Pretzels
Simple 4-ingredient apple chocolate covered pretzels are such an irresistible sweet-and-salty treat that looks like little apples!
No. 2 Pencil Cupcakes
Truly adorable No 2 Pencil Cupcakes use the most delicious chocolate cake recipe. The pink “edible” erasers really take them over the top!
Ruler Nutter Butters
A no bake treat is just what we need in the busy back to school season, and these Ruler Nutter Butters are easy but oh-so fun.
Chalkboard cookies with Edible Chalk
Doubling as a fun activity AND a tasty treat, these Chalkboard Cookies with Edible Chalk are a versatile recipe for any season or holiday. Kids (of all ages) love to write on them and then EAT the chalk!
Pencil Wafer Cookies
Sweet little Pencil Wafer Cookies are a simple no-bake treat that kids and adults both love. Best of all, these fun little pencil-shaped cookies come together in just minutes.
School Book Sandwiches
How about a savory snack? These healthy School Book Sandwiches are adorable and the perfect back to school lunchbox surprise or classroom school-themed party food.
Edible Crayons
Believe it or not, you can actually make Edible Crayons. It’s actually just a few ingredients!
Chalkboard Oreos
These OREO Chalkboard Cookies are easy to make and so much fun for back-to-school, bake sales, or classroom parties. Maybe it’ll even inspire the kids to practice their handwriting.
Apple Donuts
Your kids are probably more likely to enjoy apples when they’re actually Apple Donuts! They’re seriously so cute, and look great on display.
Pencil Twinkies
Quick and easy Pencil Twinkies are sure to put a smile on your child’s face. You actually need just a few storebought ingredients to create them.
Back to School Snack Board
Perfect for a crowd, you can create a Back to School Snack Board by mixing and matching some of these ideas, and adding in some salty snacks on a platter.
Notebook Paper Cupcakes
Notebook Paper Cupcakes just make everyone smile. They’re almost too pretty to eat - but they taste great too!
Ruler Rice Krispie Treats
These Ruler Rice Krispie Treats might be one of the easier “recipes” on the list, but they’re no less cute. If baking and decorating isn’t your forte, you’ll love these.
Apple Shaped Cupcakes
Talk about the ultimate fall or school-themed treat, Apple Shaped Cupcakes start with a storebought mix, and just need a few ingredients to decorate.
Pencil Waffles
Such a cute back to school breakfast or snack idea! Frozen waffles get turned into cute edible pencils, and you can even make the plate look like a piece of paper to go with it.
Graham Cracker Apple Snacks
Super easy and oh-so cute, Graham Cracker Apple Snacks are perfect for a back to school snack, fall apple-themed party, or a fun homeschool lesson about apples.
Pencil Cupcakes
As if the pencil wafer cookies aren’t cute enough, you can also use them as a cupcake topper!
School Bus Rice Krispie Treats
How sweet are these! School Bus Rice Krispie Treats will get kids excited to go back to school, and maybe even ride the bus.
Apple Gumball Cupcakes
Whether you use homemade or storebought vanilla cupcakes, gumballs and a few other simple ingredients transform them into adorable Apple Gumball Cupcakes.
Edible Pencil Snacks
A couple simple ingredients will help you create these fun Edible Pencil Snacks that are sweet and super fun to make and eat.
Ruler Sugar Cookies
An easy cookie dough can transform into sweet little Ruler Sugar Cookies. If only homework tasted so sweet.
Notebook Paper Bags
These Notebook Paper Bags can hold any favorite snack or snack mix in a cute portable way. You can take it on the go, or serve it at a back to school movie night.
Muffin Tin Learning Snack
Get your family ready for school by practicing their letters and colors with this fun Muffin Tin Learning Snack. It’s REALLY easy to put together, but makes for a fun and inexpensive activity too.
Ready to try some fun school themed snacks?
I hope this list of cute back to school snack ideas has given you tons of inspiration for fun treats to make.
Even something as simple as themed treats can help create special memories that your kids remember forever.
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